Description
This delicious spicy Southwest corn and black bean dip is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. The combination of sweet corn, black beans, and zesty spices creates a flavor explosion that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by draining and rinsing the black beans and sweet corn. Chop the red onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
- Mix the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and garlic. Stir gently to combine.
- Add spices: Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt and pepper over the mixture. Use a spatula to fold everything together until well combined.
- Adjust flavors: Taste the dip and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
- Finish with cilantro: If you’re using cilantro, fold it in gently at the end to preserve its freshness.
- Chill (optional): For the best flavor, let the dip sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and top with optional toppings like diced avocado or cheese if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or anything else you love!
Notes
This dip tastes even better the next day. Making it a day ahead allows the flavors to really develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
Keywords: corn dip, black bean dip, party snack, easy recipe, vegetarian dip